Excercise after IUI

I am a pretty avid exerciser and use it as a major stress reliever. Did anyone exercise during your TWW post-IUI? I had my IUI (intrauterine insemination) Monday, so I did not do anything Monday or yesterday but am anxious to get back to it. Of course, I do not want to risk anything bad happening so I wanted to get some feedback!! Thanks

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At this point I would not think exercising will bother anything. BUT I would also think you should do it if you know you won't regret it later. When I go in for IVF (in vitro fertilization) then my transfer I won't workout that entire time until results just so I can't think back and go I should not have done this or that and beat myself up over it if a BFN (big fat negative (pregnancy test)) happens. Cause I know I would. All that to say, if you feel up to par, go for it!

My RE (reproductive endocrinologist) puts no restrictions on exercise that I am already used to. It increases blood flow which can be good post IUI (intrauterine insemination) and exercise is healthy for expectant mothers and babies too. You’re probably fine to exercise as you normally do, especially if it helps you get through the anxiety of the tww. Maybe just don’t do anything that makes you extremely dehydrated (like an ultra marathon). Good luck!

Thank you for asking this question! I've been stressing about this too, I love my crossfit workouts but haven't found anything definitive if I need to skip classes following IUI (intrauterine insemination) procedures. My RE (reproductive endocrinologist) isn't terribly concerned, but I've heard a few suggestions to avoid big jumps (like box jumps).

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